Rebecca Bass-Ching, LMFT 3160 Camino Del Rio S #304, San Diego, CA 92108 Phone 619.819.0283 Ext 9 Fax 619.819.0284 Cell 619.726.2052
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Rebecca Bass-Ching, LMFT 3160 Camino del Rio S #304, San Diego, CA 92108 Phone 619.819.0283 ext 9 Fax 619.819.0284 cell 619.726.2052 Clinical Professional Experience Founder + CEO, Potentia Family Therapy, Inc. 2011 - Present Developed the creative and clinical vision for thriving integrative, multidisciplinary mental health practice offering individual, couples, family and child therapy and providing specialized care in the treatment of trauma/anxiety; disordered eating spectrum and shame+perfection struggles; manage and supervise Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Interns + Independent Contractors; develop and maintain budget for training, operations and marketing of practice and team; speak, write and train on various aspects of family systems, disordered eating, EMDR/trauma, shame + perfection, parenting to promote practice, standards of care in field and community resource offerings; coordinate care for clients with various treatment providers; lead workshops, groups and community events; manage weekly client caseload; connect and collaborate with other professionals + treatment centers; development of online resources and offerings; manage website, blog and email list along with other marketing and resource materials. Adjunct Professor, Practicum, Bethel Seminary San Diego, 2013-present Work with cohort of trainees as they meet their AAMFT requirements for clinical hours and video presentations; support students in their chosen theory as they develop their clinical, legal and ethical skills; advise students on matters of integration, theory and self-of-therapist; coordinate with program director and other practicum adjunct professors each semester to plan and execute student support along with COAMFT and BBS requirements, teachings and student involvement in the classroom and school community. Adjust Professor, Azusa Pacific University 2011-2013 Taught Basic Skills class requirement intro class to Masters in Clinical Psychology students covering the history of therapy, intro to law + ethics, scope and competency; reviewed and graded weekly reflection papers and mock assessment interview videos; working closely with program director and coordinate needs of class and honoring university program standards. Therapist, Family Consultation Service 2005-2011 Developed full time private practice during tenure at FCS; completed intern hours and obtained MFT licensure during time at FCS; supported director of practice with marketing of practice; managed weekly caseload of 20+ clients a week and developed skills working with disordered eating spectrum and related issues, trauma/EMDR therapy, and family systems. Led workshops and training on areas of specialties. PsychoSocial Rehabilitation Specialist, Community Research Foundation, ISIS Crisis House 2004-2005 As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, worked 8 hour shifts at a crisis house for homeless or in-transition clients; met daily with assigned residents for individual sessions and led groups and activities with staff; coordinated care with nursing staff and director as needed; attended clinical supervision weekly along with house meetings and all staff trainings. Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee, San Diego Youth + Community Services, Ocean Beach Site 2003-2004 Completed required traineeship for MA Program by meeting weekly with clients, attending weekly group and individual supervision and required trainings and staff meetings; developed deeper expertise in theoretical orientation and understanding of professional and ethical ethics and practices; worked with homeless and at-risk population and coordinated client care with social work and other related agency services. Specialized Certifications Certified Eating Disorder Specialist + Supervisor (CEDS+S) Certified EMDR Therapist + EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator + Consultant AAMFT Approved Supervisor, in Progress Clinical Training + Areas of Study Eating Disorders + Disordered Eating Spectrum EMDR Therapy/Trauma Spectrum Brené Brown's Shame Resilience Theory Structural Family Therapy Internal Family Systems Collaborative Language Therapy Motivational Interviewing Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Psychodrama Solution Oriented Psychotherapy Clinical Affiliations CAMFT iaedp - Founder of iaedp-San Diego Chapter and Past President EMDRIA Non-Clinical Professional Experience International Staff Coordinator, Young Life International 2001-2004 Recruited, trained, process applications for Young Life International Staff. Planned and executed International Information Weekends for interested staff; coordinated with a remote team in the interview, hiring and placement process. Area Director, Zurich Switzerland, Young Life International 1998-2001 Launched and developed area within the international community working with three international schools and three-English speaking churches in additional to local schools and faith communities; led and recruited a board of directors for YL Zurich Area, raised, managed budget over 100K; executed, planned, promoted and budgeted for weekly Clubs, Campaigners along with annual service project and summer camping events; built relationships with international and national parents, school and business community; attended trainings and conferences with region and national leadership. Account Executive, Bozell-Eskew Advertising, New York City, New York, 1997-1998 Worked on Pharma, USTA, Amtrak, Co-Op Utilities accounts; client management and liaison during creative campaigns and commercial shoots between creative director and client representatives; involved with strategic planning, budgets up to 20 million; weekly billing and administrative for accounts; worked with agency director and coordinated account needs, media buys and budgets. Scheduling + Advance, United States Senate 1993-1997 Managed the personal and professional schedule of United States Senator; weekly Coordination with Press Secretary, Legislation Affairs, Finance Director, Chief of Staff and state staff; supported re-election and fundraising efforts when on leave from Scheduling job; managed constituent care when constituents visiting Washington, DC through tours, meetings, photos, etc; traveled with Senator to home state to support scheduling and advance efforts; worked with senator and staff for long-term strategic planning, message management and travel+lodging logistics. Academic Experience Bethel University, San Diego 2001-2004 M.A. In Marital and Family Therapy Areas of focus: Family Systems, Blended Families, Trauma, Eating Disorders Voted Graduation Speaker by Peers Founding member of the MFT Student Leadership Team Served on the Student Senate Drake University, Des Moines, IA 1989-1993 BA in Public Relations Minor In Psychology and Sociology Mortor Board Member Resident Assistant for two years Public Relations Campaigns Class: Winning Campaign 1993 Bulldog Scholarship Recipient Speaking Topics, Writing + Professional Consultation (re) Define Body Image: Choosing Respect Over Body + Story Shame (re) Define Your Definition of Health + Recovery Eating Disorders: Myths + Meanings Shame Resilience Theory Vulnerability: The Path to Love + Belonging Compassion Fatigue Living Life from the Inside Out Parenting in a Culture of Never Enough Disordered Eating Spectrum: Where the pursuit of health becomes unhealthy Identity + the Pursuit of Enough Boundaries + Empathy Assessing + Treating Eating Disorders in College Students Shame Resilience + The Disordered Eating Spectrum Shame and Disease Navigating Health in a Culture of Scarcity Speaking Audiences USD Counseling Center SDSU Counseling Center PLNU- various San Diego Hospice Wonderfully Made San Diego Family Medicine Non-Profit Flood Church Calgary Baptist Church Various MOPS Groups Interviews: Your Kick Ass Life Podcast Jamie Greenwood on JamieTV PLNU Student Newspaper Darling Magazine 2012 - present: Write for Print Magazine Summer Issue 2012 and Online Blog on various topics about mental health and wellness. Potentia Blog - 2011-present: Write on various topics about mental health and wellness PUC Charter School - Consulted and Facilitated (re) Define Courage Workshops and supported leadership in their efforts to build cultures of courage, empathy and compassion References Available Upon Request Kristen C. Bonwell, Ph.D. 2939 Murat Street San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 246-6299 – H (619) 889-2833 – C [email protected] EDUCATION Ph.D. Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego Clinical Psychology, Child and Family Track, May 2012 Dissertation: An exploration of the relationships among postpartum depression, anxiety, maternal sensitivity, parenting stress, and infant development. M.A. Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego Clinical Psychology, Child and Family Track, August 2003 B.A. San Diego State University Psychology, May 1997 HONORS PSI CHI, National Honor Society in Psychology, 1996 to present Dean’s List, Spring 1994, Spring 1996, Fall 1996 AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Ferne Miller Memorial Research Fund, Spring 2011 California School of Professional Psychology Student Research Fund, February 2009 Alliant International University Graduate Scholarship, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 San Diego State University Graduate Student Book Scholarship, 1999 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Adjunct Faculty - Psychology Grossmont-Cuyamaca College District, Department of Social Sciences Taught an accelerated introductory psychology course (3